Book of the week: "The Ghost Had an Early Checkout" by Josh Lanyon, Great LGBTQ Mystery

 I recently enjoyed the second book in a series by Josh Lanyon called "The Ghost Had an Early Checkout." It's the followup to "The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks," which I reviewed back in January 2025.  It features the same characters, an artist named Perry, who is partnered Nick, with an ex-Navy SEAL turned private investigator. Today's blog is my review of the "Early Checkout."

The characters, Nick and Perry are very likeable, and I could relate to both. I love the way the author portrays their relationship, with the anxieties, ups and downs. Since it's an MM book, there's a scene with romance, but the story mostly focuses on the interesting mystery. The author is masterful in presenting the various characters/suspects and it will keep you guessing. Another 5 star book by Josh Lanyon. Josh is truly one of my favorite authors. She knows how to write an MM mystery with great characters. 

ABOUT THE BOOK: Now living in Los Angeles with former Navy SEAL Nick Reno, artist Perry Foster comes to the rescue of elderly and eccentric Horace Daly, the legendary film star of such horror classics as Why Won’t You Die, My Darling?

Horace owns the famous, but now run-down, Hollywood hotel Angel’s Rest, rumored to be haunted. But as far as Perry can tell, the scariest thing about Angel’s Rest is the cast of crazy tenants—one of whom seems determined to bring down the final curtain on Horace—and anyone else who gets in the way.